Endorsements

It is with great pleasure that I write this reference on behalf of mission speaker and author John Pridmore. During our 2016 Parish Mission, Mr Pridmore spoke with passion about his Catholic faith and his conversion from Gangland life to Christianity. His stories were engaging, down to earth and resonated deeply with our parishioners.  His message that our God is a merciful and forgiving God encouraged many to seek comfort and healing in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  Many people who were away from the Sacrament of Reconciliation for decades went to confession.  What a beautiful and grace-filled week!  I encourage all parishes to experience John’s message and enthusiasm for his Faith.

Rev. Len Plazewski
Christ The King Parish Tampa FL USA
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John Pridmore packed the Church each night. I wasn’t at all sure that would take place since it rarely happened. The first night was standing room only. His personal story is so powerful that it touches both young and old alike and all those in between. Even though no one comes even close to living the kind of life John lived in his early years, he touches on feelings that we all have and bringing Jesus into the equation, people are allowed to name those feelings and be freed of their affects. On the night of forgiveness he clearly shows people a Father of mercy. And on the night of healing, Jesus’ ministry of healing is so powerfully present. John has a big story, told by a big man, who makes God accessible to people who never thought God ever had them in mind. Here in Cajun Country where food is the topic of about every conversation, John fed us with a message of Jesus Christ that truly satisfies

​Rev. Steven C. LeBlanc
St. Pius X Catholic Church
Lafayette, LA  USA

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St. Patrick's Community gave a Parish Mission in St. Jude's Willington, Dublin, Feb 2015. Neil and Catherine touched people's hearts through sharing their own life experience and their experience of the Lord. Their courage in sharing publicly about themselves an their obvious deep faith helped everyone renew their own faith. Their gentle and simple presentations created an atmosphere of joy and peace. The general reaction to the mission was " We are sorry it had to end" I could not recommend the Mission more highly. 
Fr Gregory O'Brien, St Jude the Apostle Church, Templeogue, Dublin.



The Parish has had a difficult year since the sudden and untimely death of my predecessor. The Parish had not experienced a mission for nearly twenty years. Having had experience of the mission given by St. Patrick's Community, an invitation was extended to them to come to Turf Lodge.
On the five nights there was an excellent turnout, especially for this area of Belfast. The Mission Team certainly filled a niche that had long since been voided. The end result that many of the rank and file parishioners were reinvigoured in their faith, it was a true time of healing for the parish. I would highly recommend St. Patrick's Community to any parish for their mission.
Fr Brendan Smyth, Holy Trinity Parish, Turf Lodge, Belfast.


There have been three things worthy of note following the members of St Patricks Community leading us in our recent parish mission.
First; there is the sincerity of the members themselves. Without gimmicks they can speak to the heart of anyone young and old willing to listen. So together we can all be led to setting our hearts on fire with a love for Christ.
Second; as our parishioners came to the mission each evening I noticed a sense of joy on their faces. And a sense of waiting with excitement and wonder for what was we were going to be introduced to on the night.
Thirdly; there is simplicity of the message that the members bring in their teaching. All week long they used the most simple stories, which could speak to young and old and yet are full of meaning. Stories we would never tire of hearing.
Fr Sean Crowley,  Bantry Parish, County Cork.

This was a great retreat for our parish. It filled us with faith and hope and renewed zeal for our prayers. It gave us a sense of the presence of God and the reassurance of our Lord's words: "Do not be afraid for I am with you".
Many people have stopped me in the street to say how much they enjoyed the retreat and some parents have spoken of the effect it had on their children too. 
We pray that in the light of pastoral changes in our diocese, that this retreat will help us discern the path ahead for the pastoral care of our diocese, under the leadership and guidance of our new bishop , Bishop John Keenan. 
We thank God for the St Patrick's Community and we miss having them around. 
God bless you all.
Fr John Tormey, Cathedral Administrator
St. Mirin's Cathedral Paisley

I am very grateful to the St Patrick's Community for the parish mission we had last year. It was a time of tremendous grace for our parish and for all those who attended. It would take too long to describe all the benefits to our parish that came from the mission but we have experienced an increase in Mass attendance and a stronger sense of community.
Fr. Behruz Rafat, PP
St Justus Church Paddock Wood, Kent


I was so impressed with the Parish Mission that St Patrick’s Community gave that, over the years, I invited them back to give a SECOND and then a THIRD mission. The prayerfulness and stillness of the weeks of Mission brought many blessings. The strength of conviction of those delivering the message helped many to live the message a bit better. Jesus is the core of the Mission and it is His teaching that is taught. With St Patrick’s Community there are no gimmicks or pretending but the gospel is proclaimed in a truthful strong gently way. The Mission is a great invitation to people to ‘come and see’ so that ‘you too may go and tell’. The message that St Patrick’s Community left in me still challenge me to be an authentic follower of the Son of God.
Fr. Eamonn Kelly, Adm
Letterkenny Cathedral, Co. Donegal

I could not really explain the joy I felt as the Mission from St Patrick's community progressed. The themes were utterly grace filled and affective. The folks responded in huge numbers each night and were moved in the inmost hearts and souls by the experience. The night of the Healing theme was the highlight for me in many ways, although every night was a highlight. The people of my parish still talk about it and I see faces who have not been at Mass for years coming now even on a weekday. The Mission attracted plenty of young men and women too, which is most surprising. I would recommend the St Patrick's Mission team to any parish.
Fr. Tom Connolly, PP
St Kentigern's Church Fallowfield, Manchester

The members of St Patricks Community led our parish mission during Lent this year (2014) and what a positive experience it was for all who took part. The obvious sincerity and deep faith of each of the team members made a deep impression on the large crowds that thronged the church for the duration of the mission. In particular the night celebrating the mercy of God with hundreds of people experiencing the forgiveness of God in confession for the first time in many years was a joy to behold. The personal testimonies of the team members gave all of us much food for thought.

I am very happy to recommend them to any parish or community that is thinking about having a good mission that will both affirm and challenge people both of strong faith and particularly those whose faith is weak or fragile.
Father Martin Cosgrove, PP
Arklow, Co. Wicklow.

St Patrick's community gave a 5 day mission in our parish and it is without doubt that the Holy Spirit was alive and active.  The engagement of the speakers as well as the very large turnouts each day can only indicate that the Church is alive and in need of 'missioning'.   The team's testimonies and their reverence and respect for prayer and people was evident and appreciated. Their visits to our local schools was truly inspiring for our young people.  May God continue to bless their work.
Fr. Paul Byrne, PP
Holy Family Church Coalisland, Co. Tyrone

The Parish Mission conducted by St Patrick's Community made a great impact on parishioners. It was the best supported Mission for many years with a packed church every night. The highlight for many people was the Healing Service, which was very moving. 
People were also greatly impressed by the powerful personal testimonies given and by the quality of the talks delivered. I highly recommend the St Patrick's Community Parish Mission to other faith communities.
Fr. Tom Mulligan, PP
Attymass, Co. Mayo

When we decided to have a Parish Mission here at St. Joseph's, St. Patricks Community was suggested. Some thought a parish mission was a backward step. So we booked this group from Ireland and we were not disappointed. From Saturday to Friday we were uplifted,challenged and humbled by speakers who spoke with conviction and faith in Christ's love.To this day I still hear parishioners saying "that was a wonderful experience" or "in all my years as a priest I have never heard a preparation for Confession as good as that" or the several who said thanks for helping them to come back to the Sacraments after years of lapsing. I am grateful to the St.Patrick's Community for the miracle they worked here and I strongly recommend them to other parishes at this time of Evangelisation.
Cannon Phil FitzGerald, PP
St.Joseph's Church Brighouse W.Yorkshire

We welcomed the community to our parish last September. They had a tremendous impact on our community and many, many people were drawn back to the sacraments. A particular highlight was the evening of reconciliation - a lot of graces were bequeathed on our parish community that evening! I would heartily and happily endorse the community's work! God bless
Fr. John Morrison, PP
St. Patrick's Church Greenock, Scotland